Popping over the counter antacids daily to control acidity or heart-burn can increase heart attack risk by 16-21%.
H2 blockers -a type of antacid drug did not show such association; however PPI ,the proton pump inhibitors the most commonly prescribed drug to treat a wide range of disorders showed an association with higher rate of heart attack according to studies.
The Times Of India
Daily antacid use ups heart attack risk
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